In most small cities there are no zoos. So we have to be content with locals rarely coming. Naturally, keeping a large zoo in a large zoo is problematic. But despite the fact that the city of Tambov is not large, it still has its own zoo.
Are there any zoos in Tambov
There is a zoo in a provincial town. Of course, it is not as big as in Moscow or St. Petersburg, but also not as small as it might seem initially. It opened relatively recently - in 2005. The zoo in Tambov is located on the basis of the educational unit of Derzhavin TSU. Its construction was planned to ensure the scientific and practical activities of university students. However, it began to be popular among citizens and has expanded significantly in recent years.
There is a zoo in Tambov all days of the week, except Mondays, from ten in the morning to six in the evening. Ticket prices are very affordable:
- Children's - 100 rubles.
- Adult - 200 rubles.
- Children under 6 years old - free of charge.
Where is the zoo
So where is the zoo in Tambov? It is located on one of the outskirts of the city, which is very good for the animals living in it. Here the air is cleaner and fresher, there is no urban fuss and buzz of vehicles that would interfere with the calm and measured life of animals.
It is located on Moskovskaya Street, house 10 A. Although this is the edge of the city, it is very easy to get there, both with your car and public transport. Not far from the zoo there is a regional hospital, so transport goes there regularly. The only drawback is traffic jams near the hospital, but even then they are not significant.
There will be no problems with parking spaces.
Zoo animals
So, what kind of animals can the zoo in Tambov surprise and delight children and adults? Here live both familiar and very unusual for a small town animals.
Of the predators in the zoo you can see wolves, lynxes, bears (both ordinary brown and Himalayan white-breasted), reed cat, arctic fox, fox and, of course, a bear. There are more exotic animals:
- Cougar.
- Lioness.
- Mongoose (raccoon dog).
Exoterrarium will help to surprise children. In it you can look at spiders, toads and snakes, as well as iguanas and turtles. There are birds of prey and poultry in the Tambov Zoo, as well as camels, a maned ram, guanaco and a llama, donkeys and wild boars.
And, of course, where without a monkey. All animals are well-groomed, and the cells are clean and tidy. At the same time, the wards of the zoo can be viewed at close, but at the same time very safe distance.